Enrollment
247
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attica, IN
Attica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Attica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180021000049
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Attica Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
Attica Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Attica Consolidated School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180021000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Attica Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Attica Elementary School
Attica Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Attica, Indiana, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Attica's public schools, it stands alongside Attica High School (290 students): Attica Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 10:1).
Its district, Attica Consolidated School Corp, also runs Attica High School (290 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Attica Elementary School compares
Attica Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Attica Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attica Consolidated School Corp, which includes Attica Elementary School.
$11,889
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Attica Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attica High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Attica Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Attica
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Attica Elementary School
How many students attend Attica Elementary School?
Attica Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attica, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Attica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Attica Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Attica Elementary School?
53.9% of students at Attica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Attica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Attica Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Attica, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Attica Elementary School?
Attica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Attica Elementary School a good school?
Attica Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Attica Consolidated School Corp?
Besides Attica Elementary School, Attica Consolidated School Corp also operates Attica High School (290 students). See the Attica Consolidated School Corp district page for the complete list.
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